{"product_id":"swix-composite-race-ski-pole","title":"Swix WC Pro Carbon Ski Pole","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"main-product-content\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix WC Pro Carbon Ski Poles are competition-level alpine race poles available in discipline-specific slalom, giant slalom and downhill versions. Each uses a carbon shaft engineered for a balance of low weight, stiffness, swing and impact strength, with dedicated shaft shapes, grips and baskets matched to the demands of each race discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL version uses a straight carbon shaft with the DD4 grip, ADD Tab retention system and Alpine Racing Basket, plus compatibility with Swix adult slalom pole guards. The GS pole, sold by Swix as the World Cup Pro Super G, combines the traditional bent GS profile with an elliptical IPM carbon shaft, downhill racing handle and Alpine Racing Basket. The DH version uses a dedicated downhill bend, aerodynamic IPM shaft and downhill racing components, with increased stiffness for a powerful push out of the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscipline-Specific Versions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a straight SL pole, traditional bent GS pole or dedicated DH pole for the appropriate alpine race discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Race Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon shafts balance low weight, stiffness, swing and strength for competition-level performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDD4 Grip with ADD Tab (SL):\u003c\/strong\u003e Swix's retention system helps keep the pole connected to the racer's hand when the grip opens during gate contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElliptical IPM Shaft (GS, DH):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped carbon construction creates an aerodynamic profile designed to reduce drag at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace-Specific Bends (GS, DH):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated GS and DH shaft profiles position the poles closer to the body in a race tuck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Shaft Stiffness (DH):\u003c\/strong\u003e Swix rates the carbon DH shaft three times stiffer than its aluminum downhill poles for reduced flex during the start push.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlalom Pole Guard Compatible (SL):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swix-slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eSwix Slalom Pole Guards\u003c\/a\u003e in the Adult DD4 version. Guards are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Ski Racing – SL, GS \u0026amp; DH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.3 mm at Handle; 10 mm at Ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable Alpine Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSL Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwix Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Cup Pro Slalom (AC105-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Racing Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e DD4 with ADD Tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePole Guard Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – Adult DD4 Swix Slalom Pole Guard (Sold Separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGS Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwix Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Cup Pro Super G (AC115-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional GS Bend (Swix Super G Bend), Elliptical IPM Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill Racing Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill Racing Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDH Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwix Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e World Cup Pro Downhill (AC125-00)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e DH Bend, Elliptical IPM Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill Racing Basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Downhill Racing Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"more\" class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon Race Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix engineers the WC Pro carbon shafts around the weight, stiffness, swing and strength requirements of alpine racing. The SL version uses a straight shaft for quick handling through the course, while the GS and DH versions use shaped carbon shafts designed around aerodynamic race positions at higher speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIPM Construction (GS, DH)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal Pressure Molding (IPM) allows Swix to form the carbon GS and DH shafts with their discipline-specific bends and elliptical profiles. The process creates the shaped shaft as part of the carbon construction rather than starting with a conventional round tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eElliptical Cross-Section (GS, DH)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GS and DH poles use a flattened elliptical shaft profile rather than a conventional round cross-section. The aerodynamic shape is designed to reduce drag when the poles are held alongside the body at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStart-Gate Stiffness (DH)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwix rates the WC Pro Downhill carbon shaft three times stiffer than its aluminum downhill poles. The increased stiffness reduces shaft flex during an aggressive start push, helping transfer force through the poles as the racer accelerates out of the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDD4 Grip \u0026amp; ADD Tab (SL)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL pole uses Swix's DD4 race grip with the ADD Tab retention system. Left- and right-specific tabs help secure the pole to the hand even when the racer's grip opens during gate contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePole Guard Compatibility (SL)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SL version is designed for the Adult DD4 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swix-slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eSwix Slalom Pole Guard\u003c\/a\u003e, which mounts directly to the compatible grip and provides full hand and thumb coverage for cross-blocking. Guards are sold separately. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slalom-pole-guards\"\u003eslalom pole guards\u003c\/a\u003e or add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ski-pole-guard-installation\"\u003eski pole guard installation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCarbon Shaft Care\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp ski edges can damage carbon fibers. 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